Burglars made off with six commemorative George Best £5 notes from a house in Ballygowan this week.

Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following the burglary at a house on the Ballygowan Road on Monday, January 3.

Police report that a rear window had been forced open and entry gained sometime between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. A number of rooms were ransacked before thieves made off with £30 in cash made up of the limited edition £5 notes.

Police are keen to hear from anyone with information or anyone who is offered similar notes in unusual circumstances. The number to call is 0845 600 8000.